Laurencia decussata (A.B.Cribb) Metti 2022
Publication Details
Laurencia decussata (A.B.Cribb) Metti 2022: 21, figs 3-5
Published in: Metti, Y. (2022). Based on morphology and molecular data, Palisada rigida comb. nov. and Laurencia decussata comb. et stat. nov. (Rhodophyta, Rhodomelaceae) are proposed. Algae 37(1): 15-32.
Publication date: 2022
Type Species
The type species (lectotype) of the genus Laurencia is Laurencia obtusa (Hudson) J.V.Lamouroux.
Status of Name
This name is of an entity that is currently accepted taxonomically.
Basionym
Laurencia heteroclada f. decussata A.B.Cribb
Type Information
Type locality: Miami [Queensland, Australia]; (Cribb 1958: 176) Holotype: A.B. Cribb; 11.viii.1948; "Lower littoral and sublittoral fringe on ,exposed and semi-exposed shores."; BRI; (Cribb 1958: 177) Notes: Type: (fig. 3A). BRI No. 3.1. AQ712542 (INA; Metti, 2022: 21, fig. 3A [isotype]).
General Environment
This is a marine species.
Created: 04 April 2022 by G.M. Guiry.
Last updated: 04 April 2022
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Habitat note
Lower intertidal down to 9 m subtidal, always on large rocky substrates such a rock shelves or very large boulders on wave-exposed shores or within turbulent waters (Metti, 2022: 25). - (04 April 2022) - G.M. Guiry
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G.M. Guiry in Guiry, M.D. & Guiry, G.M. 04 April 2022. AlgaeBase. World-wide electronic publication, National University of Ireland, Galway. https://www.algaebase.org; searched on 21 June 2025
